

The Dream Job System Podcast
Austin Belcak
Austin Belcak brings you quick, highly actionable strategies to help you land a job you love without “traditional” experience and without applying online. These modern job search tactics stem from Austin’s personal experience landing interviews and offers from Google, Microsoft, and Twitter and his experience helping thousands of job seekers get hired at the world’s best companies without applying online.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 9min
One Trick To Help You Turn Rejections Into Job Offers | Ep #523
Austin shares one piece of advice that will help you turn rejections into future job offers.Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - One Trick To Help You Turn Rejections Into Job Offers[1:00] - Don’t cut off contact[2:16] - Why you should maintain the relationship[3:23] - What to do if you’ve been rejected[6:47] - How Austin used this technique to land his job at MicrosoftResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:MailScoop.ioFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Apr 3, 2024 • 10min
5 Steps For Creating A Profitable Side Hustle | Ep #522
Austin shares the 5-step process he uses to validate all of his products, and you can use the same process to create your own profitable side hustle!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 5 steps for creating a profitable side hustle[1:40] - Brainstorm your offer and niche down[3:48] - Come up with your specific offering[4:54] - List everyone you can think of who might be interested[5:47] - Ask for feedback[8:22] - RecapFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Apr 1, 2024 • 8min
My Response To "What If A Company Steals My Ideas?" | Ep #521
Austin shares his answer to the question “What if a company steals my Value Validation Project ideas?”Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What happens if a company steals my VVP ideas?[1:19] - Why VVPs are so valuable[2:22] - What does the math say?[6:29] - It’s hard, but hang in thereResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:CultivatedCulture.com/ValueFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Mar 29, 2024 • 10min
3 Things I Looked For When Interviewing People At Microsoft | Ep #520
Austin shares the 3 things he looked for when looking for people to hire at Microsoft. Make sure you’re doing these 3 key things before and during your interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 3 Things Austin Looked For When Interviewing People At Microsoft[1:25] - Giving specific answers vs. giving general answers[3:52] - Do they have a side hustle?[6:00] - What kind of questions do they ask?Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:CultivatedCulture.com/InterviewsFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Mar 27, 2024 • 9min
My 3 Part Answer To "What Are Your Salary Expectations?" | Ep #519
Austin shares his 3 part answer to the question “What are your salary expectations?”Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Austin’s 3 part answer to “What are your salary expectations?”[0:57] - Research and prepare beforehand[2:11] - How to handle the salary conversation - change the focus[3:58] - Ask for their budgeted salary range[4:52] - What to say if they push you for a number[7:13] - Negotiate for things other than moneyResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:CultivatedCulture.com/SalaryFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Mar 25, 2024 • 6min
My #1 Job Search Rule To Live By | Ep #518
Austin shares his #1 rule to live by for business, job searching, and success in everyday life!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Austin’s #1 job search rule to live by[1:20] - If it’s easy for you, it’s easy for everyone else too[3:29] - What Austin has learned about success[4:04] - Going the extra mile[6:42] - Ask yourself this one questionFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Mar 22, 2024 • 16min
How Mental Health Impacts Our Careers | Ep #517
Austin shares his mental health journey and provides tips for creating a safe space for oneself. Topics include the importance of mental health in careers, tools for well-being like exercise and journaling, seeking help, changing phone habits, and strategies for better mental health and productivity.

Mar 20, 2024 • 15min
4 Ways Failure Helped Skyrocket My Career | Ep #516
Austin shares 4 ways that failure has helped to skyrocket his career. Success and failure are perceived incorrectly by so many people, so change your mindset. Learn from your failures and that will lead to your success!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 4 ways that failure helped to skyrocket Austin’s career[0:35] - The problem with the perception of success and failure[2:54] - Austin’s journey through failure to success[3:05] - Trying to start a music blog[4:42] - Trying to start an apparel company[6:40] - Trying to be a freelancer[7:35] - Trying to create an app[9:28] - The beginning of Cultivated Culture[13:25] - Just go try somethingFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Mar 18, 2024 • 8min
We Analyzed 125,000 Resumes, Here's What We Learned | Ep #515
Austin shares the insights he learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes. These are the most common mistakes people make, and what you can learn from them!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What I learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes[0:30] - How we got this data[2:00] - Most people don’t include a LinkedIn profile link[2:57] - Way too few keywords and soft skills[3:47] - Not nearly enough measurable results[5:18] - Most resumes are too short or too long[6:15] - Too many “fluffy” buzzwordsResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Resymatch.ioFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Mar 15, 2024 • 12min
3 Reasons Why Doing "Free" Work Actually Pays More | Ep #514
Discover why doing free work can actually lead to greater financial gains! Unpaid projects help build valuable skills and expand your marketability. Generously sharing your knowledge establishes trust and enhances your personal brand. Plus, pro bono work can strengthen your professional network, giving you long-term advantages in your career. By investing time in unpaid opportunities, you may unlock new job prospects and client connections, just like compound interest!


